Film Circle:The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

**SPECIAL EVENT**
The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Director: Faith Morgan, Running time: 53 minutes
Tonight’s speaker: Dr. Ana Negron

“When Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 1990’s, the country faced an immediate crisis--feeding the population--and an ongoing challenge: how to create a low-energy society. Cuba transitioned from large, fossil-fuel intensive farming to small, less energy-intensive organic farms and urban gardens, and from a highly industrial society to a significantly more sustainable one. The film tells the story of the Cuban people’s hardship, ingenuity and triumph over sudden adversity—through cooperation, conservation and community, told in their own words. As the world approaches peak oil, Cuba provides a valuable example of how to successfully address the challenge.””…and how it did so is one of the most important and hopeful stories of the past few decades. It is a story not just of individual achievement but of the collective mobilization of an entire society to meet an enormous challenge.” -Community Service, Inc.

**SPEAKER** One of the great things that came out of Cuba’s new system of agriculture was a focus on fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet, more readily available to all. We are privileged to have Bryn Mawr-based Dr. Ana Negron speak after the film, to tell us of her travels to see these communities in Cuba and how she informs her own patients here about the huge health benefits of eating fresh, organic, real food. We’ll have a tasting of some of her home-grown recipes and listen to some gorgeous Cuban tunes from the CD Buena Vista Social Club.

Come at 7PM for light refreshments. The screening begins promptly at 7:30 PM. We are asking for a $7 donation for the evening…no one is turned away at the door. Dr. Negron will speak at 8:30 PM, with a discussion afterward. Many thanks to Common Ground member Dagmar Holl for recommending this film and introducing us to Dr. Negron!
See also Dr. Negron’s website: www.greensonabudget.org

Directions to the PMC:
From Center City and West Philadelphia:
Take Market Street west to West Chester Pike (Route 3).
After crossing Township Line Road (Route 1), turn right on Darby Rd
When Darby Road splits, take left fork.
Cross Eagle Road, then turn right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From Delaware:
Take I-95 north to I-476.
Take I-476 north to exit 9 (West Chester Pike).
Turn right (east) onto West Chester Pike (Route 3).
Immediately move to left lane. Turn left at next traffic light (Lawrence Road).
Follow Lawrence Road to Eagle Road. Turn left onto Eagle Road..
Follow Eagle Road to Darby Road.
Turn left onto Darby Road and then right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From New Jersey:
Cross Walt Whitman Bridge to Schuylkill Expressway (I-76)
Exit Schuylkill Expressway onto I-95 south.
Take I-95 south to I-476.
Take I-476 north to exit 9 (West Chester Pike / Rt 3).
Turn right (east) onto West Chester Pike (Route 3).
Immediately move to left lane. Turn left at next traffic light (Lawrence Road)
Follow Lawrence Road to Eagle Road. Turn left onto Eagle Road.
Follow Eagle Road to Darby Road.
Turn left onto Darby Road and then right into Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.

From Main Line Area:
Take Haverford Road or Wynnewood Road to East Eagle Road.
PMC is near the corner of East Eagle and Darby Roads.
Turn right onto Darby then turn right into the Oakmont Public Parking Lot.
This parking lot is directly behind PMC.
Entrance to PMC is on East Eagle Road.